aaads.indiana.eduAfrican American and African Diaspora Studies: Indiana University Bloomington

Skip to Content Skip to Main Navigation Skip to Search Indiana University Bloomington Indiana University Bloomington IU Bloomington Menu The College of Arts & Sciences Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies Home About History Faculty Affiliate Faculty Emeriti Faculty Staff Graduate Students Resources & Partners FAQs About Bloomington Alumni & Giving Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Interdepartmental Majors Minor Courses Advising Funding Opportunities Student Experience Graduate Master of Arts Dual Master’s Degrees AAADS Ph.D. AAADS Ph.D. Minor Courses Funding Opportunities Student Experience How to Apply Research & Creative Activity Research Areas Black Diaspora Review Publications Career Preparation Career Advising Post-Graduate Opportunities News & Events Departmental News Hudson Symposium Newsletter Search Contact Student Portal Explore the past, understand the present We are a vibrant community of scholars and students who examine the historical and contemporary experiences of people of African descent in the U.S. and throughout the world. Our interdisciplinary degree programs allow you to study a breadth of topics through the lens of Black experience and race. Explore AAADS Our degree programs Our undergraduate degrees allow you to pursue your interests and customize your academic experience. We offer several Master’s degrees, and are one of few departments in the country with a Ph.D. in African American studies. View our undergraduate degrees Learn about our graduate offerings Engaging courses + flexible degrees Our courses explore a variety of fields including politics, art, culture, literature, sports, sociology, history, and more. Many of our classes examine topics relevant to the most crucial conversations in our society today. With our flexible degree options, you can choose the areas of interest you wish to study. View undergraduate courses See graduate courses Multidisciplinary perspectives Our faculty represents a wide variety of interests and disciplines, spanning the social sciences and humanities. We create and share research that aids in the development and shaping of African American and African diaspora studies. Meet our faculty Learn about our research + creative activity Departmental news Carolyn Calloway-Thomas receives award Ciara Miller, AAADS alumna, featured on WTIU’s “The Weekly Special” Tyron Cooper named director of IU’s Archives of African American Music and Culture Two new books by Professor Phoebe Wolfskill Dr. Raymond Wise served as keynote speaker at conference Building community We are teachers who value community and strive to make our department a warm, welcoming environment for our students. Small class sizes allow our faculty to spend more time mentoring and getting to know our students. Explore the undergraduate student experience Check out the graduate student experience Ready to take the next step? Incoming freshmen Contact IU Admissions Current IU students Contact our advisor Prospective graduate students See our application process African American and African Diaspora Studies social media channels Facebook College of Arts & Sciences Department of African American and African Diaspora Studies The College of Arts & Sciences Celebrating 200 years Copyright © 2020 The Trustees of Indiana University Accessibility | Privacy Notice The College of Arts & Sciences About History Faculty Affiliate Faculty Emeriti Faculty Staff Graduate Students Resources & Partners FAQs About Bloomington Alumni & Giving Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Interdepartmental Majors AAADS & English AAADS & History AAADS & Religious Studies AAADS & Sociology Minor Courses Advising Funding Opportunities Student Experience Graduate Master of Arts Dual Master’s Degrees AAADS Ph.D. AAADS Ph.D. Minor Courses Funding Opportunities Student Experience How to Apply Research & Creative Activity Research Areas Black Diaspora Review Publications Career Preparation Career Advising Post-Graduate Opportunities News & Events Departmental News Hudson Symposium Newsletter Contact Student Portal Undergraduate Bachelor of Arts Interdepartmental Majors AAADS + English AAADS + History AAADS + Religious Studies AAADS + Sociology Minor Advising Honors Program Graduate M.A. Degree Dual Master's Degrees Dual M.A. & M.LS. Degree Dual M.A. & M.P.A. Degree Dual M.A./M.F.A. Degree Ph.D. Candidacy Foreign Language Outside Minor Overseas Study Quals + Research Proposal Dissertation Ph.D. Minor Funding Courses...